These measures were included in a letter which the municipal People’s Committee has sent to organisations around the city. The letter aims to call for more attention to people with disabilities.

A girl with a disability takes part in vocational training.

The municipal authorities asked organisations to help disabled people access loans from social policy banks, social welfare and other educational, vocational training and job introduction policies.

The Department of Health must offer families screening to discover genetic disabilities, while families with disabled members must receive training on rehabilitation.

The Department of Construction must ensure buildings have disabled access, especially coach stations, medical centres and schools.

The Department of Education and Training must prepare teaching aids and methods suitable for people with disabilities.

The Department of Culture and Sports must help people with disabilities take part in sports activities, as well as offer discounted tickets to cultural, sports and tourism services.

The city police are responsible for investigating and punishing anyone taking advantage of people with disabilities to earn a profit.

Mass wedding held for couples with disabilities in HCM City

A mass wedding was held on August 12 in Ho Chi Minh City for 41 couples with disabilities.

HCM City: Thousands walk for AO victims, people with disabilities

More than 5,000 volunteers of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC) as well as local residents participated in a fundraising walk for Agent Organge (AO)/Dioxin victims and impoverished people with disabilities in Ho Chi Minh City on August 10.

USAID supports people with disabilities in Vietnam

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed to providing assistance to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities in seven priority provinces in Vietnam.

Exchange programme to mark Vietnam Day for Persons with Disabilities

The 16th edition of the “One heart – One world” exchange programme is scheduled to take place on April 14, aiming to raise funds for people with disabilities, orphans and those in difficult circumstances nationwide, according to organisers. 

Vietnam targets ensuring equal labour rights for people with disabilities

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong in mid-March signed a document ratifying Vietnam joining the International Labour Organisation (ILO)'s Convention 159 on Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment for Disabled Persons. The ratification strongly affirms Vietnam's commitment to ensuring that workers with disabilities are not discriminated against in terms of employment.

Source: VNA